He professed both to abominate and despise all mystery, refinement, and intrigue, either in a prince or a minister. (not reviewed by editor)

And from this time began an intrigue between his majesty and a junto of ministers, maliciously bent against me, which broke out in less than two months, and had like to have ended in my utter destruction. (not reviewed by editor)

] Before I proceed to give an account of my leaving this kingdom, it may be proper to inform the reader of a private intrigue which had been for two months forming against me. (not reviewed by editor)